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TEAMWORK THROUGH TRICK TRAINING
6 Classes | $275
Location: Savvy Dog Sports, Honeoye Falls
Open to dogs of all ages
TUESDAYS | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
6/7, 6/14, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19
*Please note that there is no class the week of 6/21!*
Practice team building and grow confidence with out upcoming Teamwork Through Trick Training Class!
Test your skills and practice creative problem solving during this fun filled course. Aside from just having a great time with your dog, trick training can offer benefits far beyond your sessions. For many dogs, this kind of work helps build stronger bonds between owner and handler, and will improve communication skills on both ends. Though we will be focusing on less "functional" obedience skills, most owners notice significant improvement in their dog's overall behavior and responsiveness through this kind of low pressure work! Your dog will gain confidence and learn to dive into challenges with enthusiasm through this interactive course.
During the final class, participants will have the opportunity to be evaluated for their Novice Trick Title by CGC Evaluator and Head Trainer, Devan Blazey.
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.
This is the class for you if you want:
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To build your dog training skills to collaborative work with your dog.
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To continue to foster better communication with your dog.
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To build your dog's confidence when faced with novel environments and objects.
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To test your skills through a formal evaluation process and earn titles.
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To prove to your friends and family just how smart your pup is through flashy tricks!
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To challenge your dog and tire and fulfill them mentally and physically.
Board & Train Program
The Summit K9 Board & Train program is specifically designed to lay the foundations for your ideal dog! Throughout their stay, your dog will receive extensive one on one training to build the skills necessary to ensure proper house manners, general calmness, basic obedience, and leash skills. Participants in our 4 week program will also build essential skills for off leash reliability and safe socialization with other dogs.
This program is specifically formulated to assist you in learning to implement a holistic training system with your dog that will yield optimal results. Dogs in this program will be conditioned to very consistent structure, streamlining their transition back into your home. Owners participating in this program must commit to utilizing a crate in their home regularly.
Dogs will be dropped off on Sunday night and will work on targeted training throughout the day with Summit K9 trainers Monday through Friday. Dog and owner will meet at Green Valley to receive a go home Private Lesson every Friday when they pick up their dogs, with guidelines and homework for continued progress for Saturday and Sunday. Following the final boarding portion of the program, owners will receive 2 in home follow up lessons for continued skill building and troubleshooting.
During their stay, your dog will be given the highest quality care and attention. Experienced staff will be on site 24/7, and you will receive frequent video and photo updates communicating your dog’s progress. Transparency is extremely important to us, and you will be notified of any problems or concerns immediately if such occurrences arise. Throughout the day, your dog will receive structured training, plenty of exercise (both mental and physical!), and outdoor play sessions with our trainers. Once your dog has mastered the basics, they will participate in regular field trips to practice their skills and explore the great outdoors!
Summit K9 board and train programming is a headstart program. It is extremely important that the owner maintains the results when the dog goes home. If the new training and system of structure is not implemented from the moment the dog leaves our facility, they will backslide to their old habits.
Program includes:
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Boarding - Monday morning through Friday evening
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Private lessons (every Friday of your program plus 2 follow up visits)
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Free access to monthly Summit K9 group lessons and practice sessions
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Ongoing email and phone support for the life of the dog
What your dog will learn:
Strong obedience foundations
Loose leash walking
House manners and calmness in the home
Electronic collar conditioning
Introduction to off leash reliability
Introduction to public access skills
Prices range from $3,250 - $6,000
Register to receive a quote for your recommended training plan!
AKC CANINE GOOD
CITIZEN CLASS
6 Classes | $300
Open to dogs over 8 months of age
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MARCH/APRIL CLASS 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19
Want your dog to be a Good Citizen? Join us for our upcoming AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course!
This class will cover the essential skills necessary to pass your Canine Good Citizen test. This evaluation is specially formulated to assess the skills of dogs and handlers required for responsive dog ownership. In addition to developing critical practical skills that allow owners to enjoy increased freedom with their dogs, participants will learn skills that clarify communication and therefore strengthening the human-animal bond between dog and handler.
"CGC is a ten-skill training program that's open to all dogs-purebred and mixed breed-that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.
After mastering the ten skills, passing the CGC test together, and taking the Responsible Dog Ownership pledge, you and your pup will join the proud ranks of over 1 million dogs who have earned their Canine Good Citizen Award - accomplishment that's definitely worthy of extra belly rubs!" - The American Kennel Club CGC Website
During the final class, participants will have the opportunity to take their test with CGC Evaluator and earn their CGC Title!
By taking this class, you will prepare your dog to navigate the world safely and responsibly, all while building a stronger and more communicative relationship together!
REACTIVITY REBOOT 1 & 2
Are your dog walks frequently interrupted by barking and lunging episodes while on leash? Ever been driven bananas by a dog barking out of the window or across a fence? Does your dog bark at new people, other dogs, cars, squirrels, or any other common place things in their environment?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you likely have first hand experience with a reactive dog, or own one currently. Reactivity is a broad term, and can encompass an extremely wide range of behaviors and causes. Reactivity can have vastly different core problems, from overexcitement to fearfulness, depending on the dog. Because of this, reactivity rehabilitation work often requires customized and often long term training. No two reactive dogs are exactly the same, so it is important to understand where the reactivity is coming from and the factors involved in order to effectively address the issue in the long term.
During this class, we will dive deeply into what reactivity is, the different types of reactivity, what can create reactivity, and approaches that we can take to address it.
Reactivity is a complex topic, and through a deeper understanding, owners can begin to meet their dogs' needs and find solutions that improve their dog's emotional well being, their dog's general health, and their relationship with their dog.
This is a JUDGEMENT FREE class. Owning a reactive dog can feel stressful, embarrassing, and even scary. If you are experiencing reactivity with your dog, this is not a reflection on your character or your qualifications as a dog owner. Through this class, you will receive support and new strategies to find what works best for you and your dog. Our approach is not one size fits all, and will be individualized to meet your specific needs. You will also have the opportunity to connect with others struggling with similar issues!
Registrants that are accepted into Working Spots will be invited to bring their dogs. We will introduce exercises specific to where each dog is in their training journey, and to demonstrate the variety of approaches that we recommend based on the individual dog. Participants that register for Auditing Spots will be in the perfect position to watch and learn, and will leave with many new tools that they can work on with their dogs at home!
Note that each dog will be set up for success based on where they are in their training journey. This class will run seminar style, meaning that dogs will take turns in the training room or work in small groups, depending on their current training goals and their needs. Some dogs will work for very short sessions and others for longer, based on what will serve each dog best. We are looking for quality of training time, rather than quantity.
LEVEL 1
MAY/JUNE CLASS | $400
Thursdays | 6:30pm - 7:45pm
5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 & 6/29
This Reactivity Reboot course is our introductory reactivity class. This class is a combination of practical AND theory classes. Dogs will be invited to practical classes, but theory classes will be HUMAN ONLY. This class will focus heavily on exploring canine learning theory, setting you and your dog up for success through management practices, resetting your dog’s mindset holistically, building core obedience skills, and creating and implementing ideal training plans for your dog as you move through the training process.
This is the class for you if:
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You have a reactive dog or are interested in learning more about handling and rehabilitating reactive dogs.
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You want safer, calmer outings with a dog who is more responsive to your cues, even around distractions and triggers.
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You have not recently completed intensive reactivity course work with Summit K9.
NOTE: This class is recommended for all new Summit K9 clients working with reactive dogs, even if you have taken previous coursework with other training programs. This program is very intensive, and will dive deeply into learning theory and handling skills, and understanding of the Level 1 curriculum will be essential for participation in the Level 2 class.
LEVEL 2
JULY/AUGUST CLASS | $400
Thursdays | 6:30pm - 7:45pm
7/13, 7/20, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, & 8/24
This Reactivity Reboot course is the more advanced level of our program. This course will also provide both theory and practical classes, but will focus more heavily on practical application. This class will focus on advanced handling skills, effectively reading your dog to adapt training strategies, and real world application of counter conditioning work.
This is the class for you if:
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You have a reactive dog or are interested in learning more about handling and rehabilitating reactive dogs.
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You want safer, calmer outings with a dog who is more responsive to your cues, even around distractions and triggers.
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You have completed the Reactivity Reboot 1 course
Note: Existing clients who have completed other coursework with Summit K9 may be admitted into the Level 2 course at the instructor’s discretion.)
OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE COURSES
When most people think “off leash obedience,” they picture outdoor galivants, puppy play dates, and off lead hiking adventures. This course will help prepare for safe and reliable experiences in all of those areas, however, off-leash obedience is also essential for reliable behavior loose in the home, in fenced areas, and in emergency situations. If you strive for better manners in your home and during social situations, to create the highest degree of safety for your dog, and for carefree off-leash freedom outdoors, this is the program for you!
Help your dog live their best life by giving them the gift of bombproof off-leash obedience skills!
**Please note that these courses are best taken as a progression. Even if you have done previous off-leash work, the foundations class will include drills, exercised, and approaches that will add to your previous skillset, and will be instrumental during the Intermediate and Advanced courses. If you have not completed significant previous obedience work with your dog, we strongly recommend beginning with our "Bombproof Base Training" course before registering for this specialized program.**
FOUNDATIONS
MAY CLASS | $225
Wednesdays | 5:15pm - 6:15pm
5/24, 5/31, 6/7, & 6/14
Excellent off leash obedience begins with a strong foundation. Our Foundations of Off Leash Obedience course will coach you through building fundamental skills needed to build strong handler focus, motivation in training, and an effective communication system that will be instrumental in navigating the Intermediate and Advanced levels.
The number one mistake that owners make when working towards off-leash obedience is losing the leash too early! Believe it or not, strong off-leash obedience is first built ON leash. During this course, your trainer will guide you through teaching your dog a strong recall and improve reliability in static behaviors (such as place, sit, and down) with the leash in the picture, building precision in behavior BEFORE losing the leash to ensure that off-leash training is safe and effective.
The stronger your dog's on-leash fundamentals, the better your off-leash reliability will be! This course is a fantastic springboard for future off-leash excellence, and engineered to flow perfectly into our Intermediate Off Leash Obedience course.
This is the class for you if:
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You want to build strong off-leash foundations for use both outdoors and inside of your home.
* You want to prepare for safer off-leash experiences outdoors.
* You want to be able to have reliable behavior from your dog when guests come to your house.
* You want to use recall to address problem behaviors such as counter surfing, barking out of windows, chasing wildlife, and more!
NOTE: If your dog does not have moderate to strong basic obedience skills, we recommend registering for the Bomb Proof Base Training course prior to registering for this course in order to get the most benefit from the class. This specialized course is short, and will not cover learning theory, food/toy work, and pressure work as comprehensively as our Base Training course, but these skills will be regularly utilized during this course.
INTERMEDIATE
JUNE CLASS | $225
Wednesdays | 5:15pm - 6:15pm
6/21, 6/28, 7/5, & 7/19
This course will continue to build on the skills established during the fundamentals course. We will begin introducing off-leash work indoors in a controlled environment and proper longline and/or flexi-lead work.
During this course, we will discuss the use of electronic collars as a communication and safety device, though their use is not required for participation in this class.
This is the class for you if:
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You want to build strong off-leash foundations for use both outdoors and inside of your home.
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You have already completed significant previous obedience coursework or the Fundamentals of Off Leash Obedience course.
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Your dog has a strong understanding of leash pressure as a communication system and a strong marker and reward system in place.
Note: Existing clients who have completed other coursework with Summit K9 or equivalent training work with another training program may be admitted into the Intermediate course at the instructor’s discretion.
ADVANCED
JULY/AUGUST CLASS | $225
Wednesdays | 5:15pm - 6:15pm
7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16
This class will introduce advanced off leash obedience skills and begin to fade the use of long lines and flexi-leads. We will begin to transition the skills built in the Foundations and Intermediate classes to real world situations and higher levels of difficulty and distraction.
At Summit K9, we recommend the use of electronic collars for all dogs that are participating in off-leash work in uncontained public spaces as a safety precaution. This course will heavily feature teaching e-collar fluency in its instruction, and is not recommended for participants who are not interested in learning about this tool. Dogs not trained on the e-collar will not be permitted to be taken fully off-leash outside of the facility during the course, as this violates Summit K9 safety protocols.
This is the class for you if:
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You are interested in creating super reliable off leash obedience both outdoors and inside of the home, even under a high level of distraction.
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You have already completed extensive obedience work with your dog and your dog has strong recall skills on a longline and/or leash, but still requires some proofing or improvement.
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You are open to learning about e-collar use to provide safe and reliable off leash experiences for your dog.
Note: Clients who have completed significant previous coursework or have already introduced e-collar work are invited to participate in this class and will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
MINI COURSE
3 Classes | $200
TUESDAYS | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MAY CLASS 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
Join us for this intensive mini course for those seeking to create the perfect loose leash walk!
Aside from making your walks more enjoyable, establishing excellent loose leash walking skills will improve your overall relationship with your dog. Moving together without conflict and frustration creates a strong sense of partnership between the dog and handler and taps into the fundamental nature of the dog to move as a cohesive pack. By creating a strong loose leash walk, you establish a fundamental building block of their training relationship, which carries over into other areas of training and coexisting with your pup.
During this short course, we will cover how to communicate effectively through the leash, how to improve clarity when using rewards, how to format your walk to create the perfect balance between structure and freedom, and more!
This is the class for you if:
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Your dog pulls or is highly distracted on walks.
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Your dog walks nicely on leash sometimes, but is inconsistent and loses focus in the presence of distractions or competing motivators.
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You have completed previous obedience training with your dog and/or have established foundation training with your dog (i.e. your dog knows some basic commands such as sit, down, and come and will respond somewhat reliably).
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Your dog is non-reactive or only mildly reactive. Moderately to severely reactive dogs should enroll in the Reactivity Reboot class, which will cover loose leash walking for reactive dogs!
NOTE: If your dog does not have moderate to strong basic obedience skills, we recommend registering for the Bomb Proof Base Training course prior to registering for a mini-course in order to get the most benefit from the class. Mini courses are short, and will not cover learning theory, food/toy work, and pressure work as comprehensively as our Base Training course, but these skills will be regularly utilized during this course.
TEAMWORK THROUGH TRICK TRAINING
Practice team building and grow confidence with out upcoming Teamwork Through Trick Training Class!
Test your skills and practice creative problem solving during this fun filled course. Aside from just having a great time with your dog, trick training can offer benefits far beyond your sessions. For many dogs, this kind of work helps build stronger bonds between owner and handler, and will improve communication skills on both ends. Though we will be focusing on less "functional" obedience skills, most owners notice significant improvement in their dog's overall behavior and responsiveness through this kind of low pressure work! Your dog will gain confidence and learn to dive into challenges with enthusiasm through this interactive course.
During the final class, participants will have the opportunity to be evaluated for their Novice Trick Title by a CGC Evaluator.
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.
This is the class for you if you want:
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To build your dog training skills to collaborative work with your dog.
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To continue to foster better communication with your dog.
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To build your dog's confidence when faced with novel environments and objects.
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To test your skills through a formal evaluation process and earn titles.
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To prove to your friends and family just how smart your pup is through flashy tricks!
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To challenge your dog and tire and fulfill them mentally and physically.
DAY TRAINING
Try our Day Training program for an intensive, short term jump start to your dog's training!
This program is a great fit for dog owners with busy schedules, seeking streamlined, professional handling for their dogs. Dogs enrolled in this program will be dropped off at the Summit K9 facility in the morning and picked up in the evening twice a week for two weeks. After Day 4, owners will receive a Follow Up Session, during which their training will coach them through handling skills necessary to maintain their dog's progress and generate long term results!
New clients will be required to register for the full package, to be completed over the course of 2 consecutive weeks. Once a client has completed a full program with Summit K9, they may be eligible for standalone Day Training and Private Training in order to maintain their dog's behavior, continue their training progress, or begin working towards new behavior goals! Clients who complete the Day Training package are eligible to participate on our regular Skills Practice Classes, priced at $25/class, for continued maintenance and development of their dog's behavior in a group setting.
4 Day Package: $500
*All new clients must complete a Behavior Consultation ($50) prior to registering for a training package*
Day Training
Intensive 1-on-1 training days for your dog with professional trainers. Packages include 4 days of Day Training at the Summit K9 facility. Owners will drop dogs off in the morning and pick up in the evening on Day Training days. At the end of the package, owners will complete a follow up session to coach them through handling skills necessary to maintain your dog's progress and generate long term results!
4 Day Package
$500
Monthly Membership Options:
Each monthly membership includes the following set number of passes, available each month. Passes must be used within the registered month, and will not carry over into the following month. Be sure to register early for your desired days, as bookings are first come, first serve! Reservations must be requested at least 48 hours in advance, and cancellations must be made at least 36 hours in advance in order to reschedule. Bookings cancelled within 36 hours of the scheduled service will be forfeited.
Platinum | $700+tax
Includes 20 Day Passes and all Summit Skills Club classes offered during the month
Gold | $525+tax
Includes 12 Day Passes and 3 Summit Skills Club classes
Silver | $375+tax
Includes 8 Day Passes and 2 Summit Skills Club classes
Bronze | $225+tax
Includes 4 Day Passes and 1 Summit Skills Club classes
A-la-carte Daycare days outside of memberships are $55/day. Standalone bookings are not guaranteed, and must be booked well in advance in order to ensure there is adequate space available!
Set your puppy up for success by joining our Puppy Head Start Class!
This is not your average puppy class. While owners will learn to teach their dogs key obedience skills, the larger focus of this class is to teach owners the foundations of canine learning that empower them to address new problems as they develop and build new skills in the future. Through this class, dog owners will learn to create a dog that will not only follow commands, but enthusiastically look to their handler for direction!
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.
This is the class for you if you want a dog that:
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listens to your commands.
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can settle and relax on cue.
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comes when you call them.
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walks nicely on a leash.
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relaxes during grooming and nail trims.
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is properly socialized to new people, dogs, and other distractions.
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has a well rounded skill set that prevents problems before they start!
The Summit K9 Board & Train program is specifically designed to lay the foundations for your ideal dog! Throughout their stay, your dog will receive extensive one-on-one training to build the skills necessary to ensure proper house manners, general calmness, basic obedience, and leash skills. Dogs enrolled in our 4-week program will also build essential skills for off-leash reliability and safe socialization with other dogs and new people.
This program is specifically formulated to assist you in learning to implement a holistic training system with your dog that will yield optimal results. Dogs in this program will be conditioned to very consistent structure, streamlining their transition back into your home. Owners participating in this program must commit to utilizing a crate in their home regularly and continuing to maintain their dog's training after the completion of their boarding program in order to enjoy the highest degree of long term success.
During their stay, your dog will be given the highest quality care and attention. Dogs will be handled by our team of skilled trainers and apprentices, which generalizes conditioned skills to multiple people (not just a primary trainer), and you will receive frequent video and photo updates communicating your dog’s progress. Transparency is extremely important to us, and you will be notified of any problems or concerns immediately if such occurrences arise. Throughout the day, your dog will receive structured training, plenty of exercise (both mental and physical), and outdoor play sessions with our trainers.
Summit K9 board and train programming is a head start program. Our programs focus heavily on including significant owner education to ensure that participants enjoy lasting results and continued progress long after their programs are completed. Owners who have completed the boarding portion of the program will enjoy multiple follow up lessons included in their packages, discounted applicable group lessons, and free enrollment in our group skills practice classes in order to solidify their training for the long haul!
We offer a small range of Board & Train options, geared towards dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and abilities. Though most Board & Train options offer a traditional format, we also offer a hybrid program, during which dogs go home on the weekends, allowing owners to practice key skills alongside their dogs through the training process.
Owners interested in registering for a Board & Train program must first complete a Behavior Consultation ($50) in order to discuss their goals and ensure that they are enrolling in the ideal program to meet their needs!
Traditional Board & Train
2-Week Jumpstart Board & Train | 2 weeks - $2,500+tax
3-Week Jumpstart Board & Train | 3 weeks - $3,250+tax
Total Package Board & Train | 4 weeks - $4250+tax
*Open to dogs 5 months or older*
Enroll in our traditional Board & Train services for a full training makeover. Head start your dog's training and manners or smooth out existing training for increased reliability! Our 2-week Jumpstart program focuses on building strong on-leash skills and basic manners, while our 3 and 4 week programs introduce off-leash obedience foundations and public access skills.
Includes:
* 2-4 weeks personalized training work while boarding
* 1 Go Home Lesson
* 2 Follow-Up Lessons
* 25% off Bombproof Base Training class
* Summit K9 place cot and recommended training collars (if different from pre-boarding set up!)
* Access to Summit K9 group practice sessions for continued progress and trouble shooting for the life of the dog (open to current Summit K9 clients only)
Puppy Board & Trains
Jumpstart Puppy Board & Train | 12 days - $2,000+tax
(Monday through the following Friday)
Perfect Puppy Board & Train | 3 weeks - $3,250+tax
*Open to dogs 5-9 months old*
Jumpstart your puppy's training with basic age appropriate on leash obedience foundations and house manners. Upgrade to the Perfect Puppy Board & Train to set your puppy up for top level fundamentals for long term success.
Includes:
* 12-21 days personalized training work while boarding
* 1-2 Private Follow-Up Lessons
* 25% off Bomb Proof Base or Puppy Head Start group classes
* Summit K9 place cot and recommended training collars (if different from pre-boarding set up!)
*Access to Summit K9 group practice sessions for continued progress and trouble shooting for the life of the dog (open to current and past Summit K9 clients only)
Summit K9 is seeking full and part time applicants to assist in handling and caring for dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Daycare, Boarding, and Training programs.
Summit K9 Dog Handlers/Apprentice Trainers are responsible for caring for dogs, assisting in their training, and assisting in integrating dogs into safe and productive social groups during daycare and boarding services. Handlers are also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility to ensure a safe and functional space for dogs enrolled in programming.
This position is open both to experienced dog handlers and aspiring dog trainers. This position is an excellent paid opportunity to hone your dog training skills and work hands on with other trainers to improve your craft. For motivated, self-starting candidates, this position offers significant growth opportunities, from professional trainer positions directly teaching clients and classes, to leadership roles within Summit K9. In addition to on-the-job training, motivated apprentices are encouraged to shadow our training staff outside of working hours for continued education and professional development.
The ideal candidate should have experience caring for dogs in a boarding and daycare setting and possess some base dog training and behavior knowledge and skill. However, candidates can expect professional development opportunities and on-the-job training, so candidates who demonstrate other qualities that match our values (highly motivated, friendly problem solvers with a passion for the work) but who may not have significant professional experience with dog training will be strongly considered.
Summit K9 Dog Handlers/Apprentice Trainers are responsible for handling and caring for dogs in our day, boarding, and training programs, providing light training for dogs enrolled in day programs, maintaining training work for all dogs enrolled in programs, implementing program curriculum in day and boarding programs, cleaning and maintaining the kennels and facility, communicating with clients, and collaborating with other staff to ensure the best possible quality in our programs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a collaborative team of like-minded, passionate, knowledgeable dog professionals and receive endless opportunities to improve their dog training skills.
DETAILS AND COMPENSATION:
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Full and part time positions available: 10-20 hours per week. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Rate: $15.50-$16.50/hour dependent on experience.
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Professional development opportunities included.
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Free and discounted access to applicable workshops, classes, and services.
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Shadow opportunities available for candidates seeking further education.
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Opportunities for advancement to Professional Dog Trainer positions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Caring for dogs enrolled in training, daycare, and boarding programs, including but not limited to feeding, pottying, exercising, and providing enrichment.
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Maintaining cleaning protocols throughout the day at the Summit K9 facility.
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Handling dogs for obedience, exercise, and social sessions for dogs enrolled in our daycare, boarding, and training programs.
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Collaborating with other staff members to plan and execute daily activities.
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Assisting trainers and senior staff in providing services and running special events.
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Light administrative tasks, such as checking dogs in for services, ensuring online bookings are accurate, ensuring services have been paid for, answering phones, responding to emails, etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PREREQUISITES:
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Must love working with dogs and people. Must enjoy collaborating with staff members and educating clients in addition to working with dogs. Though this position is dog training and handling focused, creating a positive, productive, and enjoyable human culture is fundamental to the position.
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The ideal candidate would have a minimum 1 year formal dog training experience and/or actively handling dogs in group settings. This is a training position and requires significant skill in shaping behavior and safely managing social groups, however, staff training will be provided.
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Must have an open mindset towards dog training methodology and tools.
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Must be a self starter, go getter type. This position offers the freedom to grow and assist in developing new programs and adapt existing ones, so the right candidate should enjoy exploring new ideas and getting creative with the existing services.
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Must be reliable and prepared to work weekends and evenings in accordance with services.
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Must possess strong creative problem solving skills. Dog training, customer relations, education, and staff management all require strong active problem solving skills. The right candidate will be prepared to tackle potential issues in a positive and productive manner.
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Must be detail oriented. The high quality care of animals that Summit K9 adheres to requires diligence in cleaning and care protocols.
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A strong interest or experience in dog sports or working dogs is recommended but not required.
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Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. Dog training and handling is a highly physically demanding job. For the safety of the dogs, clients, and other staff members, staff members must be physically fit and capable of maintaining physical control of power and giant dog breeds.
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Applicants are subject to a background check before hiring.
TO APPLY
Click the apply and email your resume to admin@summitk9training.com.
Professional Dog Trainer
Summit K9 is seeking experienced applicants to dog training lessons, group classes, and similar services and assist in our enrichment daycare and boarding programs.
Summit K9 Dog Trainers are responsible for completing behavior consultations, coaching clients in private lessons, teaching group classes, working with board & train dogs, and leading or assisting with special events or programs. Trainers must also assist with enrichment daycare and boarding programs, as these programs interrelate with our training services.
This position is open to experienced dog trainers only. This position is an excellent paid opportunity to continue to hone your dog training skills and work hands on with other trainers to improve your craft. For motivated, self-starting candidates, this position offers significant growth opportunities and options to "choose your own adventure" if you are interested in introducing new programming. This position would be perfect for a creative self starter, interested in creating and implementing innovative programs that enrich the lives of dogs and their owners.
The ideal candidate should have experience caring for dogs in a boarding and daycare setting. Ideal candidates should also possess a strong knowledge base in canine learning theory and significant skills in dog training and handling.
Summit K9 Dog Trainers are responsible for handling and caring for dogs in our day, boarding, and training programs, providing light training for dogs enrolled in day programs, maintaining training work for all dogs enrolled in programs, implementing program curriculum in day and boarding programs, cleaning and maintaining the kennels and facility, communicating with clients, and collaborating with other staff to ensure the best possible quality in our programs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a collaborative team of like-minded, passionate, knowledgeable dog professionals and receive endless opportunities to improve their dog training skills.
DETAILS AND COMPENSATION:
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Part time positions available, with the possibility of full time work fort he right candidate: 25-40 hours per week.
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Rate: $17-$25/hour dependent on experience.
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Commission offered (rate dependent on experience) in addition to hourly pay for training services.
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Professional development opportunities included.
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Free and discounted access to applicable workshops, classes, and services.
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Shadow opportunities available for candidates seeking further education.
RESPONSIBILITES:
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Conducting a variety of training related services, including consulting with clients during their initial behavior consultations, coaching students during private lessons, handling and training dogs enrolled in day training and board and train services, and building and teaching group classes and special events.
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Collaborating with and coaching Apprentice Dog Trainers/Dog Handlers to ensure the best possible training and care for dogs enrolled in all programs.
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Handling dogs for obedience, exercise, and social sessions for dogs enrolled in our daycare & boarding programs.
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Caring for dogs enrolled in training, daycare, and boarding programs, including but not limited to feeding, pottying, exercising, and providing enrichment.
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Maintaining cleaning protocols throughout the day at the Summit K9 facility.
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Collaborating with other staff members to plan and execute daily activities.
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Assisting trainers and senior staff in providing services and running special events.
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Related administrative tasks, such as scheduling clients, advertising upcoming classes, checking dogs in and out, etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PREREQUISITES:
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Must love working with dogs and people. Must enjoy collaborating with staff members and educating clients in addition to working with dogs. Though this position is dog training and handling focused, creating a positive, productive, and enjoyable human culture is fundamental to the position.
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The ideal candidate would have a minimum 1 year formal dog training experience and/or actively handling dogs in group settings. Candidates for this position must have a strong understanding of operant and classical conditioning and canine learning theory. Candidates must also have a strong skill set in shaping dog behavior.
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Must have an open mindset towards dog training methodology and tools. Candidates that are experienced working with a wide range of dog training tools are preferred, however, this is not required so long as candidates are interested in learning.
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A strong interest or experience in dog sports or working dogs is recommended but not required.
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Must be a self starter, go-getter type. This position offers the freedom to grow and assist in developing new programs and adapt existing ones, so the right candidate should enjoy exploring new ideas and getting creative with the existing services.
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Must be reliable and prepared to work weekends and evenings in accordance with services.
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Must possess strong creative problem solving skills. Dog training, customer relations, education, and staff management all require strong active problem solving skills. The right candidate will be prepared to tackle potential issues in a positive and productive manner.
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Must be detail oriented. The high quality care of animals that Summit K9 adheres to requires diligence in cleaning and care protocols.
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Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. Dog training and handling is a highly physically demanding job. For the safety of the dogs, clients, and other staff members, staff members must be physically fit and capable of maintaining physical control of power and giant dog breeds.
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Applicants are subject to a background check before hiring.
TO APPLY
Email admin@summitk9training.com for information about applying for this position.
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION
4 Classes | $199.99
Open to dogs 8 months or younger
Lay the foundations for a lifetime of strong social skills with your puppy by enrolling in our Puppy Socialization class!
This 4-week class will help you lay the ground work for strong social skills and neutrality in public spaces. Though this class will cover dog-dog social, the curriculum will extend to building healthy social interactions with humans and common distractions present in public spaces. Through this course, dog owners will learn how to balance neutrality with interaction, to create a dog that maintains a calm, healthy mind set in the presence of humans and dogs, paving the way for confident interactions.
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in neutrality and safe exposure to strangers and other dogs!
Puppy Training Class Requirements:
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Must be at least 9 weeks old by the first class.
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Must have been living with you for at least 14 days and show no signs of illness.
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The first distemper-parvo vaccine must have been administered at least 14 days prior to attending class.
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Distemper-parvo boosters must be current and continued every 3-4 weeks until the puppy is at least 16 weeks old.
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Bordetella/kennel cough vaccine must be given at least 3 days before attending.
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Rabies vaccination is required by 16 weeks of age, but not needed to start class.
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Get outside and join us for Pack Walks! These activity sessions will focus on real world skill building and practice around other dogs. Participants will engage in obedience drills and a group walk with training practice activities integrated into the hike. Sessions will take place at a variety of local parks!
Is this class for you?
These standalone classes are designed for students and dogs who have already built foundation obedience obedience skills through other Summit K9 services or with an equivalent training program. Dogs enrolled should have strong on leash obedience skills before enrolling in this service. Please contact the Summit K9 staff if you are unsure if this class is appropriate!
Open to dogs over 8 months of age
Continue to grow your dog's skills by joining us for our Level II Bombproof Base Training Class!
This course is for those who have successfully completed basic obedience training and are eager to take their skills to the level. In this class, we will focus on strengthening your dog's foundational skills while also working on proofing and generalizing your commands for real-world applications. Join us to enhance your bond with your dog and ensure they are well-prepared for various environments and scenarios!
By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.